Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce – Creamy, Hearty & Next-Level Comfort

This dish is pure comfort-food fusion: tender beef, sautéed peppers and onions, pillowy tortellini, all smothered in a silky provolone cheese sauce inspired by a classic Philly cheesesteak. Cozy, indulgent, and absolutely irresistible. 😍

📋 ingredients:

for the beef & veggies:

• 1 lb sirloin steak or shaved beef, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 onion, thinly sliced

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

for the tortellini:

• 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini

for the provolone sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• Black pepper, to taste

🥣 directions:

cook the tortellini

Boil tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

cook the beef & veggies

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear quickly until just cooked. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add peppers and onions and sauté until softened and lightly caramelized.

make the provolone sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in milk and cream, cooking until thickened.

Lower heat and stir in provolone cheese until smooth.

Season with garlic powder and black pepper.

bring it together

Add tortellini, beef, and veggies to the skillet.

Pour provolone sauce over everything and gently toss to coat.

serve

Serve hot, optionally topped with extra provolone or cracked black pepper.

💡 tips:

• Shaved steak cooks fast—don’t overcook

• Add mushrooms for extra cheesesteak flavor

• Mozzarella-provolone blend works great too

⏲ prep time: 15 mins | cook time: 25 mins

makes: 4–6 servings

Rich, cheesy, and deeply satisfying—this Cheesesteak Tortellini is comfort food taken to the next level 🧀🥩✨